Zapping the brain to restore words: small study tests tACS for aphasia
NCT ID NCT07510464
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small pilot study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (tACS) could improve naming ability in 11 people with chronic aphasia after a stroke. Participants received either real or sham stimulation during language training over two weeks. The goal was to see if the real stimulation led to better naming of pictures they previously couldn't name.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive way to boost language recovery after stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (11 people) with no phase, so results may not apply widely. The effect may be small or due to placebo.
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"Projekt Samodzielni" sp. z o.o.
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 02-366, Poland